Gods on a Cloud-bank, Giuseppe Longhi, Italian, 1766–1831, Graphite on cream paper, laid down, Jupiter, the chief god and ruler of the sky in ancient Roman mythology, is seated on the back of an eagle. He is surrounded by Diana, goddess of the hunt, on his left, and two figures holding tridents on his right. A winged figure kneels before him on the right. All the figures appear to be resting on clouds., northern Italy, Italy, 1790–1830, mythology, Drawing


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